Honestly, tacos might be one of our favorite foods. We naturally enjoy the flavorful filling of seasoned meat, cheese and more, and the shell, soft or hard, adds even more texture and balance to the meal.
Aside from Latin flavors, did you know that tacos work surprisingly well with other cuisines? Below, discover a few recipes to transform the way you see tacos.
Crockpot Korean-Inspired Tacos by Half-Baked Harvest
Korean-inspired tacos are surprisingly popular, but unless you’re in a metropolitan city, it will likely be challenging to find a restaurant that offers them. Until then, you can recreate them at home with this recipe on Half-Baked Harvest. It combines short ribs with soy sauce and gochujang to provide that delicious umami flavor. It also has homages to Latin cuisine with salsa verde and avocado.
(via Half-Baked Harvest)
Thanksgiving Tacos by Table for Two
Thanksgiving will be here quicker than we know it. Instead of a traditional turkey feast, consider creating these holiday tacos. They use all your usual ingredients, like cranberry sauce, stuffing and sweet potatoes. If you do opt for the standard dinner, this recipe makes for an innovative leftover remix.
(via Table for Two)
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Smash Burger Taco by AllRecipes
Smash burgers have become one of the most viral dishes we’ve seen on TikTok. We’re not sure of the science behind it, but a smash burger patty has extra flavor, and we love its crispness. Unsurprisingly, the beef works well inside a taco shell, too. Using this recipe from AllRecipes, you can have one to eat in less than 20 minutes.
(via AllRecipes)
Spaghetti Tacos by the Shortcut Kitchen
We can’t be the only ones who have craved spaghetti tacos since we saw them on iCarly more than a decade ago. Thanks to the Shortcut Kitchen, we’re making our childhood dreams come true. The spaghetti adds so much texture to the taco. That said, you still get that classic taco flavor because of its ground beef, onion and additional seasoning.
(via Shortcut Kitchen)
Strawberry Dessert Tacos by Delight Fuel
Last but not least, dessert! We’re surprised we don’t see more dessert tacos in restaurants, so we’re taking matters into our own hands. This Strawberry Dessert Taco from Delight Fuel is refreshing and satisfying with juicy strawberries and a whipped cream-based filling that oozes onto your taste buds in every bite.
(via Delight Fuel)
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